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ISLAMABAD: The six-member inquiry committee formed by the National Assembly speaker to investigate the incident of a scuffle between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) Javed Latif and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s (PTI) Murad Saeed on Monday completed its task and recommended “temporary suspension” of the both the members.

Sources told Dawn that the committee headed by Ghous Bux Mahar of the Pakistan Muslim League-Functional had recommen­ded that the membership of Mr Latif and Mr Saeed be suspended for eight and two days, respectively.

Besides this, the two members will also be required to apologise for their misconduct on the floor of the assembly after completion of their suspension period.

Both MNAs had scuffled at the entrance to the Parliament House soon after the National Assembly session on Thursday after Mr Latif in his speech on the floor harshly criticised the PTI chief and dubbed him a “traitor”.

Committee wants the two to tender apology for scuffle

Mr Saeed attempted to punch Mr Latif when he was coming out of the Parliament House after the two had already had a brawl at the main lobby.

Mr Saeed later said that the PML-N MNA had used abusive language against his party chief thus provoking him to get physical.

When contacted, Mr Mahar refused to disclose the findings of the committee, saying he had submitted the report to the speaker and it was now his prerogative to make it public and announce a final verdict.

Hours after the incident was flashed by electronic media, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq set up the committee to hold an investigation and submit its report by March 16. The committee, however, finalised its recommendations in its first meeting after seeing the CCTV footage and the reports of the Parliament House’s security staff.

Meanwhile, PTI chairman Imran Khan held a meeting to devise the strategy after the announcement of the verdict by the NA speaker.

Sources in the PTI said that the party had decided to reject the committee’s findings, considering it a lesser punishment for the PML-N MNA. However, the participants decided to wait for the speaker’s ruling before issuing the party’s official reaction.

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Only Javed Latif should have been punished, not Murad Saeed. Javed Latif remark was uncalled for, because of his non-professional and dirty remark that caused Murad Saeed reacted against Javed Latif.

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AbduL

Mar 14, 2017 08:32am

Not enough, they again got away with it. Absolute shame

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Dil Dil Pakistan, Toronto, Canada

Mar 14, 2017 08:40am

This suspension is utter nonsense and a joke. Javed Latif should be banned for life from entering into politics for his remarks about Murad Saeed's sisters in his press conference.

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Hussain

Mar 14, 2017 09:41am

What an Irony. Characters like Javed Latif sitting in National Assembly. I think whatever he uttered for Murad Saeed is actually what he does himself. This is the only way for nincompoop like him to rise high.

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MAK

Mar 14, 2017 10:02am

Good decision, token reprimand to both one 4 times the other.

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Aman Khan

Mar 14, 2017 10:04am

What a joke. This is not punishment but just granted them to take some rest at home.

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Adnan Jidaker

Mar 14, 2017 10:52am

Life time ban on Javed Latif would give strong message to the typical mind set. Otherwise, disrespect of women will continue

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amjad

Mar 14, 2017 11:01am

A totally biased decision.Might is right.

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ali shah

Mar 14, 2017 11:29am

This is justice to Murad Saeed but injustice to his family.

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Haal

Mar 14, 2017 11:26am

We respect the decision of the parliament. This should not happen again. All parties should accept the decision. Apologise and move on, there are many more important things that need focus.

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Uza Syed

Mar 14, 2017 12:08pm

Latif has got to be impeached and banned for ever from membership of assemblies and holding any public office. Actually, Speaker Sadiq and the guy serving as deputy also need reprimanded for their partisan political activities thus abusing their offices.

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CRICKET LOVER

Mar 14, 2017 12:17pm

All uneducated MNAs and MPAs should be removed from Provinical and National assemblies. Pakistan must get rid of illiterate politicians. Minmum qualification should be BA.

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jawaid

Mar 14, 2017 12:32pm

A brawl on the basis of loyalty, personality cult and maybe to further one's own agenda. No fight on issues related to common persons of this country.

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kamran

Mar 14, 2017 12:56pm

What about the ones, who lied in Parliament during debates and then claimed it as a Political statement...

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Dr Javaid

Mar 14, 2017 12:59pm

They included more pro PMLN people in the committee.

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Zahid

Mar 14, 2017 01:03pm

How much Javed Latif has contributed in legislative proceedings during the last 3 yrs. most PML-N are only good at pleading for the do-called reputation, dignity, and honor of Nawaz Sharif and his family. Public offices have become Nawaz propaganda institutions. What a shame!

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pervaiz

Mar 14, 2017 01:08pm

Both should be allowed in assembly only after apology to assembly and nation otherwise doors of assembly should be closed for both for rest of tenure of this assembly.